The Brazilian, who won three World Cups, died at 82 on Thursday, following a battle with colon cancer
The former Ostersunds and Notts County manager was appointed last May to steer Rovers through their debut season in the third tier, but won just five of his 28 league games to prompt owner and chairman Dale Vince to make a change. "I'm grateful to Ian for all his hard work this season, it's definitely not been easy," Vince said in a statement on the club's website. Burchnall, who managed Viking in Norway before replacing Graham Potter at Swedish side Ostersunds in 2018, led Notts County to the Vanarama National League play-offs last season before agreeing to replace Watford-bound Rob Edwards at Forest Green.
The nine-time champion stormed into the Australian Open semi-finals after a straight sets win
The front-runner for the Everton job won plenty of admirers during a memorable 10-year spell at Turf Moor.
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has given an update on his current condition, stating that he will be fine to play in the upcoming Six Nations Championship.
The 23-year-old, who has one senior cap for Scotland, made over 150 appearances for Hibs during his 10-year stay at the club.
Declan Rice is being pursued by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, with a West Ham exit appearing likely.
Al Nassr ended Sunday top of the Saudi Pro League following a 1-0 win, although Cristiano Ronaldo was not on target.
George Kittle describes his sublime catch in the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Jose Mourinho celebrated his 60th birthday.
Following their playoff loss earlier this month, the Dallas Cowboys have confirmed the exit of half-a-dozen members of their coaching staff.
The England international produced two superb second-half saves from Southampton forward Che Adams as the Magpies secured a vital 1-0 win from a breathless Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at St Mary's. Joelinton set aside a disallowed goal and a shocking miss to claim the visitors' 73rd-minute winner, while Saints substitute Adam Armstrong had a leveller ruled out for handball following VAR intervention. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who warned there is still a long way to go in the tie ahead of next week's return meeting, saluted the impact of his in-form keeper, while Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimaraes went a step further.
Tottenham have been handed a major boost as reports claim a target would love to play for them, though Daniel Levy is causing problems in negotiations
City boss Guardiola angrily criticised his squad in public, claiming they were lacking hunger and fire, after they needed to fight back from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham last Thursday. Guardiola's broadside underlined his frustration after a series of frustrating results, including a derby loss to Manchester United and a meek Carabao Cup exit at Southampton.
BBC TV executives are set to ditch their 56-year association with the Masters amid cost-cutting efforts at the corporation, Telegraph Sport understands.
Novak Djokovic needs to do all he can to clean up the mess created by his father as quickly as possible.
Leigh have made their latest signing in the shape of Ava Seumanufagai, whilst an English youngster has left Hull KR to ply his trade in Australia.
Ferrari need to out-develop Red Bull if they want to fight for the 2023 championship titles.
Tommy Paul will face either Novak Djokovic or Andrey Rublev in the Australian Open semi-finals following Wednesday's victory.
The Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills are out, leaving just four teams in the hunt for the Super Bowl.
Arsenal may be leading the way in the league, though City will be desperate to derail their rivals when it comes to the FA Cup. Here, we take a look at the five main talking points ahead of Friday's encounter. Who are the favourites? Form points to Arsenal, who are five points clear at the top of the Premier League, but experience favours City.
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